I wrap the bracelet around his wrist and secure it, making sure it’s tight enough. “Merry Christmas,” I whisper with a smile.
“What’s this?” He examines the bracelet, giving it a gentle tug.
“It’s a friendship bracelet. I made it for you,” I explain with a small smile, and again, I am tense, waiting for someone to tell me my gift is silly.
But he tilts his head to look at me, studying my face, then his expression softens, and he tells me in a soft, earnest tone, “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
When I enterSophia’s lab, she’s sitting behind her desk, typing away furiously.
My eyes drift to my desk, where there’s a bouquet of assorted flowers, and I’d bet there are twenty-two stems. I walk over, a smile lighting up my face, then take out my phone and snap a picture, sending it to Joshua.
I love them. Thank you.
Joshua
Welcome back to work. Can’t wait to see you later.
I was a bit worried about getting back here. I can’t even pinpoint why, but this little gesture just made my entire day.
I don’t deserve him.
“Everything okay?” I ask Sophia, but she dismisses me with a quick hand gesture that has me lifting my eyebrows in question.
“Yes, just use today to catch up on the cases I’ve handled over the past few days. We’ll tackle a new one tomorrow,” she states without looking up.
“All right,” I grumble, settling into my chair and booting up the computer.
Maybe she hasn’t had her tea fix today.
A few hours later, the door swings open, and I hear their laughter before seeing them. Joshua and Clay both stride in,looking incredibly sexy in their uniforms. Clay smirks at me, causing a flutter in my stomach.
Nope, we’re not going there.
I rise from my seat as Joshua stands in front of me, planting a kiss on my temple. A swarm of butterflies erupts in my belly, but they have the same intensity as the flutter Clay just caused inside me.
Fuck, this is not good.
“How are you feeling? Is your head all right?” Joshua murmurs against my temple, prompting me to tilt my head to meet his gaze.
“Way better, thank you.” I smile at him.
He bends down, grabbing the back of my thighs to lift me onto my desk. He then nudges my knees apart, positioning himself between them. Taking my face in his hands, he whispers, “Good, then this shouldn’t hurt,” leaning in for a kiss. He tilts my neck back, deepening it, and my stomach tingles like crazy.
I can’t help it and get carried away, humming into the kiss.
“We get it. You missed her,” Clay remarks, his voice tight.
Joshua continues to kiss me for a moment longer, and then he pulls away, giving me one last peck and a grin. “Watch out, Clay, your jealousy is showing,” he teases, shooting Clay a look while helping me down from the desk.
What is going on?
“Anyway, we brought you something,” Clay adds, coming over to me.
“Do I need to pinch your nipple again? I think I got more than enough presents lately.” I huff, crossing my arms over my chest.
If he really thinks he can just shower me with stuff now, he’s going to get an earful.
